Each year, as winter gets underway in the High Country, Kirsten and Bill Zeller begin their pilgrimage from North Dakota to the Vail Valley. They load their car with their two cats and ski gear and depart their farm for their beloved winter home in Colorado.
It’s a journey they make faithfully every year, driven by their commitment to the Birds of Prey World Cup races and the volunteer community they’ve helped build in the Vail Valley. They arrive each December and quickly begin preparations for their roles as Spectator Services volunteer coordinators — titles they have proudly held since 2008.
This dedication is just one example of why the Vail Valley Foundation has named Kirsten and Bill Zeller the 2024 Vail Valley Volunteers of the Year.
